“My typical day begins at the Centre for Hearing and Ear Implants in SGH.”
30 Sep 2016
My typical day begins at the Centre for Hearing and Ear Implants in SGH

"'Uncle, can you hear me?' 

This may seem like a simple question, but it really helps break the ice when I see a patient at a hearing aid consultation.  Just by asking this little question, they can open up and even start sharing their personal stories – of how hearing loss has affected their life and family members. 

My typical day begins at the Centre for Hearing and Ear Implants in SGH. I see a variety of patients – from those needing hearing assessment, to patients in rehabilitation, and from babies to elderly patients.  This requires me to put on different hats – as a clinician, an advisor, a funny clown (for the babies!) or sometimes simply as a listening ear. 

After my work day ends, I put on another hat – that is of a new parent's. I enjoy learning 'on-the-job' in taking care of my daughter and spending precious time with her at home."

 

Adam Tan Ping Meng
Senior Audiologist
Singapore General Hospital

 

Tags: Audiologist, Allied Health